Dairy Prices
Reality check after a fall in dairy prices
The dairy market has had a reality check after a fall in prices in the overnight auction. Audio
Drop in global dairy prices
Global dairy prices have fallen at auction for the first time since July.
Fonterra's annual profit up by $328m after 'difficult' year
Fonterra's annual profit has soared by 65 percent, after an "incredibly difficult" year for farmers. Video
Fonterra raises payout forecast after dairy prices rise again
Fonterra has raised its forecast payout to farmers by 50 cents to $5.25 a kilo of milk solids, after another rise in dairy prices this morning.
New Zealand's economic prospects brighten
New Zealand Institute for Economic Research's chief economist Christina Leung discusses New Zealand's so-called rock star economy. Audio
Dairy prices rise but future remains uncertain
While prices have risen in the Global Dairy Auction for the third time in a row, a former agribusiness professor says it could level off from here.
Glass half full for dairy after price lift
Farmers could finally have break-even milk prices this season, a dairy analyst says. Audio
Economist reaffirms payout of $6 per kilo of milk solids
A rural economist says today's hefty rise in global dairy prices gives him confidence in ASB sticking with a forecast payout of six dollars a kilo by the end of the season. Audio
Labour is panicking farmers, says KPMG
Labour is being irresponsible by pointing farmers to OECD figures that show they won't break even for another three years, a farm enterprise specialist says.
Dairy prices expected to ramp up from later in the year
An economist says dairy prices are expected to head back to near break-even level over the next 12 months. Audio
Alexa Cook joins RNZ Business to discuss dairy auction
Global dairy prices have held steady overnight, with mixed outcomes for various products. Audio
Agriculture set for slowdown - OECD
The latest 10-year outlook from the OECD warns the recent period of high agricultural commodity prices is most likely over.
Alexa Cook joins RNZ Business to discuss dairy auction
Global dairy prices have fallen overnight, adding to scepticism about the current season's forecast payout to farmers. Audio
International dairy prices have risen
Prices for New Zealand's key dairy export have dropped overnight in the latest global dairy trade auction. Audio
Alexa Cook speaks to RNZ Business about latest dairy auction
It's the first global dairy auction of the new season ... and prices have risen overall. Audio
Australian farmers call Fonterra's trans-Tasman cuts 'immoral'
Fonterra stands is being accused of robbing devastated Australian farmers with what have been labelled 'immoral' cuts to milk payouts. Audio
Weaker dairy sector may weigh on labour market
An economist says the weaker dairy sector may weigh on labour market growth in the months ahead. Audio
Dairy price results overnight
The dairy season is limping to a miserable end and the latest dairy auction doesn't offer much joy for the season ahead either. Audio
The latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight
In good news for dairy farmers this morning, the price of whole milk powder was surprisingly strong in the overnight Global dairy trade auction. Audio
Wholemilk powder climbs 7.5% in overnight auction
Dairy prices have had a stronger session with wholemilk powder rising to its highest level since January. Audio
